solemates...chicago

on d-win:
playboy glasses...$150
ctrl "C.T.R.L." graphic tee...$35
ctrl miltary-style hoody...$100
nooka watch...$140

*hoody detail (click for better view)*
solemates x GIANT magazine...

on d:

tee: ctrl "dollar shirt" $35 m-xl
jeans: cheap monday $55
on autumn:
earrings: cubannie links "twistas" $42
shirt: ends-wealth "hollywood dreams" $30 (small-2x)
hoodie: ctrl "arigato button up hood" $85
on ashley:
earrings: cubannie links "coco links" $32
top: ctrl "chevy bat tshirt" $35

after breakfast, we swung over to the magic show to see some goodies from our accounts. from what we saw today, the accounts that we've picked up in the past seem to grow with the solemates...chicago family (that means; when you come in and make a suggestion on what you want, we provide it)...just take a look at ctrl, they've come with patterns and details that will provide you with everyday pieces to layer with or pieces that will stand out and make your entire "fit"...much love to the entire ctrl family, chicago appericiates you!!!

yes, more ctrl and yes, we are having a photoshoot in front of a jeep wrangler...love it!

on autumn:

ctrl "yucca bell skirt"

$50

on d:

ctrl "rapture reneisance hood"

$55

top:
ctrl leggings
bottom:
ctrl plaid skirt

its a bit grey today, but there's a way to brighten it up...add just a little splash of color. this ctrl piece doubles as a long tank or dress. its perfect for layering as the weather gets cooler.
ctrl zulu long top $40

we just got in a new ctrl shirt "a2m" if you are familiar with the movie clerks then you may know about this shirt...


ctrl "a2m" t shirt...$35

earrings: cubannie links "varaderos" $70
shirt: ctrl "sfinx" $35
jeans: cheap monday "narrow" $65

sfinx...$35

peace...$35

soweto...$35

najee didn't enjoy the model role so we wanted to test his gordon parks skills (for those that don't know who he is go pick up shaft and a bunch of life magazines from the 40's-60's). how do you think he did? well, our model did fine of course, once again check out the versatility of the the tank dress by ctrl. autumn is rocking it as a top over her jeans...


on autumn...
ctrl tank dress {racerback} now $21.00
cheap monday denim
cubannie links jewelery

30% off sale on all alife and ctrl apparel at solemates...chicago. phone orders accepted.

the free gold watch "ten crack commandments" sold out pretty quick so if you missed out on it here is a fresh alternative from ctrl...different but still subtle, up close it's a little hard to tell what the image is but from far away it looks clear as day...
ctrl "biggie" t shirt
m-xl
$35

ctrl "punjabi" beanie

fresh in from finland we have a new brand for chicago...ctrl clothing.

the sun finally poked its head out and it almost blinded me so pardon the mean mugs and harsh looks...

on brian...
ctrl "boriqua" hood...$145
bkc "arabic knight"...$35
bkc "murse"...$80

straight out of finland, ctrl is hitting on something for the ladies and gents. you can find it at solemates late february. here's a sneek peek of the spring offer, i like what they are doing with the prints...

the sun had to make it rounds today so all of you can enjoy the rays but ashley didn't mind to much...her new cut and ctrl hoody has her in a spectacular mood that shines enough light in the store for all you guys...

on ashley...
ctrl "strokes g's " hooded sweatshirt...$55
cheap monday raw denim...$60
cubbanie links "acrylic links" earings...$30
cubbanie links "acrylic links" bracelet...$24

this fall's ctrl collection is an ode to various musical groups and songs. here we have the talking heads "sax and violins"...$35 sizes s-l

peep the video here...

d-win flexing his guns in the new ctrl hoody...$90 sizes m-xxl. we believe you d, we really do!

on brian:
plain gravy denim bomber...$200
plain gravy "the letter" tee...$48
plain gravy "speckled heather" sweatpants...$100
air jordan 1 retro...$you already know

on najee:
CTRL beanie...$30
plain gravy "speckled heather" henley...$100
plain gravy "speckled heather" sweatpants...$100
die hard boots...$cheap

this post goes to show how two individuals can enjoy the same pieces and still end up looking like...individuals. but we want you to be the judge of who rocked it better.

bikes and gold watches...darius was supposed to be my lookout, but he's sleepin. too focused on these reebok money's he just came up on.
anyhoo, peep the pics and new merch...
glasses: rare eyewear vintage gucci $180
earrings: cubannie links "varadero hoops" $50
shirt: fgw "heart locket" deep -v with zip $45
leggings: ctrl "mojito leggings" $45

so here's a lesson in diversity of clothing...

take the cheap monday june shirt...wear it as a dress with or without leggings...

cubannie links acrylic link earrings, $30
cheap monday shirt, $60

cheap monday tank dress, $30
ctrl leggings, $45
nike baltoro lava hi's, $100

you can even feel free to cinch the waist with a belt or pin...


or tie it up in front as a shirt...

christian dior sunglasses, $200
cubannie links acrylic link earrings, $30
cheap monday shirt, $60